Capital project delivery in the utilities sector is under increasing pressure to be delivered on time and on budget while providing social value. This session explores how AI, automation, machine learning and cutting-edge digital tools are being leveraged to enhance planning, forecasting, risk management and real-time decision-making. This session will give attendees insights into how these technologies are transforming project outcomes, enabling smarter, data-driven capital investment strategies.

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Chair welcome and introduction
Rob Horgan, Deputy Editor - Utility Week

Harnessing AI and digital tools to enable better delivery of critical infrastructure
Oliver Grist, Head of Capital PMO - Anglian Water

Transforming delivery: scaling digital tools and capability for ASTI
Laura Martin, Digital Product Line Director - National Grid

How to deliver AMP8 50% faster using AI
Jack Lomas, Business Lead - Digital, Transformation and AI - Severn Trent

Why 90% of physical work AI tools are failing to drive efficiencies in capital delivery
Kapil Singhal, Co-Founder & CEO - Vyntelligence

Under immense pressure to delivery at scale and pace while driving the net zero agenda, there is a growing need to rethink how infrastructure is designed, delivered and maintained. This session will explore how Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and innovative delivery models can significantly reduce carbon emissions, drive productivity and efficiency and improve safety across the supply chain across the asset lifecycle. 

Chair welcome and introduction
Tom Grimwood, Insights Editor - Utility Week

Driving efficiency and productivity with MMC and Offsite Manufacture
Paul Drayton, Head of Digital – Europe - Laing O’Rourke

Driving design standardisation to leverage MMC and productisation of construction delivery
Michael Hannon, Head of Onshore Engineering - National Grid Strategic Infrastructure
Georgie Grant, Strategy and Integration Director for Great Grid Partnership - National Grid

Re‑thinking wetland delivery: modern methods to cut carbon, lift productivity, and de‑risk the supply chain for AMP8 and beyond
Harriet Fletcher, Technical Director - Stantec

Despite a huge injection of investment for asset renewal, replacement and new infrastructure there is still a critical need to better monitor and manage existing assets. This session will explore the innovations, technologies and tools helping asset managers gain better visibility of the network, optimise existing asset and infrastructure and sweat assets to last longer while performing for customers.

Chair welcome and introduction
Rob Horgan, Deputy Editor - Utility Week

The Electricity Transmission Grid Challenge
Matthew Iles, Lead Transmission Engineer - Electricity Transmission - National Grid

Repurposing the gas grid to maximise asset capability
Katie Petherbridge, Head of Innovation - National Gas

MOTs for Infrastructure: Unpacking the Water White Paper
Matt Humphrey, Head of Asset Management - Anglian Water

To align water supply forecasts with predicted demand, the UK needs to act now to guarantee clean drinking water for future generations. The last reservoir build in the UK was completed in 1992, how are clients and the supply chain embracing new technologies, leaning on historical knowledge and winning over local communities to deliver reservoirs? Join this session to learn from case studies at different delivery stages to support upskilling and knowledge transfer across the industry.

Chair welcome and introduction
Ella Jessel - Utility Week

Havant Thicket Reservoir: constructing an 8.7 billion litre freshwater storage reservoir
Ruari Maybank, Programme Director - Havant Thicket Reservoir - Portsmouth Water

White Horse Reservoir: the importance of pre-application
Leonie Dubois, Head of Engagement Land and Consents - Thames Water

Broad Oak Water: bridging the gap with 21st-century clarity
Michael Hanlon, Interim Head of Major Projects - South East Water